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Expert: - 8/11/2006


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I have a 2004 Chevy express 2500 van with a factory AM/FM
radio in it.  I just bought form a salvage yard a Delco AM/FM cd
cssette RDS (from a 2003 chevy express van) which I wish to
have installed by a company in Athens, GA called Custom
Sounds.  They want $50.00 -definitely reasonable.

The Chevy dealer wants $40.00 to reprogram?  Must they sync
the VIN with the radio or is this the old system of entering four
digits?  Why can't one just install a readio and be done with it.  
NOBODY wahts to steal a factory radio.  They are expensive but
geerally lousy radios.  I have awork van and cd and cassette
would be nice, but the price iskilling me for a used radio install.

Any thughts?

thanks in advance,

Larry

Answer
no way out dealer needs to input vin number on radio
this radio is fancy and does a lot of thing  there is xm input onstart input aux dvd controls it can also control any aple ipod

also when this new radio is in your vehicle it will control the chime noise  the rpm gauge the low fuel light and air bag information  is not just a radio unplug yours and you will see al the things that will stop working in your vehicle
sorry i can not help more  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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